Head-Chefs for hire in Brisbane, Queensland

Find head chefs who lead kitchen teams, create menu items, and ensure quality standards are met while managing food costs and maintaining cleanliness. Indeed Smart Sourcing matches you with quality talent in Brisbane, Queensland to make your hiring faster and simpler.

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    candidates

    Resume updated in last 6 months

  • Most popular skills

    Food Preparation11%
    Food Safety7%
    Cooking6%

  • Education level

    Vocational or technical training54%
    Bachelor's degree26%
    High school diploma or GED20%

  • Years of experience

    Less than a year4%
    1-2 years14%
    3-5 years29%

  • Current company

    Alfred and constance
    Alzheimer's Queensland
    Blue gum hotel

  • Time at current job

    Less than a year47%
    1-2 years9%
    2-5 years41%

Browse Indeed's database of 729 profiles for Head-Chefs in Brisbane, Queensland

Last updated: 31 Aug 2026

Head Chef: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Brisbane, Queensland: $94,225 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from $76,649 – $115,831 yearly

*Indeed data (AU)

  • Sous Chef/ head chef

    Highgate Hill, Queensland

    Licenses & certifications

    Kitchen ManagementCulinary ArtsCertificate IVCertificate IIIDiplomaHospitality Management

    Skills

    Food PreparationKitchen ManagementInventory ControlSupervising ExperienceLeadershipFood Safety

  • Food &Beverage Coordinator

    Annerley, Queensland

    Licenses & certifications

    Driver LicenceDiploma

    Skills

    Organisational SkillsCash HandlingCashieringFood PreparationCommunication SkillsMaintenance

  • CHEF + PREP CHEF + HEAD KITCHEN PORTER

    Brisbane, Queensland

    Licenses & certifications

    Food Handling CertificateDiploma

    Skills

    Knife SkillsTraining & DevelopmentFood PreparationInventory ControlCookingAdobe Creative Suite

  • Commis Chef

    West End, Queensland

    Licenses & certifications

    Food Service Experience

    Skills

    ServingFood Service ExperienceRestaurant ExperienceOrganisational SkillsFood PreparationCustomer Service

  • Head Chef

    Red Hill, Queensland

    Licenses & certifications

    Food Handling Certificate

    Skills

    Food PreparationKitchen ManagementCulinary ExperienceStaff TrainingTraining & DevelopmentTime Management

  • Senior Chef de Partie

    Graceville, Queensland

    Licenses & certifications

    Driver Licence

    Skills

    Inventory ControlManagementMenu PlanningKitchen ExperienceFood SafetySupervising Experience

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What's the average time to fill a head chef role?

The average time to fill a head chef role is 20 days, calculated from the moment the job is posted until a candidate accepts the offer.

What skills do head-chefs tend to have?

According to the candidates available on Smart Sourcing, the most common skills for a head chef include: food preparation, food safety and cooking.

What licenses or certifications are common for a head chef?

Common licenses or certifications for head-chefs include: Driver Licence, Food Safety Supervisors Certificate and Food Handling Certificate.

What are some job titles related to head-chefs?

According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to head-chefs include: sou chef, cook/chef and food &beverage coordinator.

What level of education is common for a head chef?

Vocational or technical training is the most common level of education for a head chef in Brisbane, Queensland, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.

How many years of experience is common for a head chef?

Most head-chefs have 9 years of professional experience.

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